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The Gallery

Discover the rich tapestry and history of the Vietnamese diaspora through the Vietnamese Boat People Journeys Gallery. This digital collective offers a dedicated space for families and individuals to share their personal stories, photographs, artifacts, and memories, fostering intergenerational conversations and collective storytelling. With our filter feature, you can explore specific stories that showcase the diverse paths and experiences that make up our shared history. Each personal story is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit and helps to broaden perspectives, foster empathy and understanding, and inspire more learning on the travels of refugees and immigrants worldwide.

Gallery

Discover the Vietnamese Diaspora Journeys

Click on any of the stories below to read each in detail, or use the Filter button to search for stories. Please note that the more filters you use, the more narrow your search becomes. 

If you would like to contribute, please Share Your Story.

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Slumdog Brothers

Slumdog Brothers

Chris

Where Do I Belong

Where Do I Belong

Eileen

Three Attempts

Three Attempts

Nathalie Ngo

Born in Gia Kiệm

Born in Gia Kiệm

Steve Tran

Prelude

Prelude

Tracey Nguyen Mang

Refugee Camps of Malaysia

Refugee Camps of Malaysia

Cuong Huynh

I Had Just Turn Seven

I Had Just Turn Seven

Jeannine Laramie

The Coastal Town of Vũng Tàu

The Coastal Town of Vũng Tàu

Jessica Nguyen

Beginnings of My Story

Beginnings of My Story

Anna Williams

The Unforgotten Day

The Unforgotten Day

Van Pho

We Left Sài Gòn in 1980

We Left Sài Gòn in 1980

Phillip Tran

Two Years and Every Penny

Two Years and Every Penny

Cat Fan

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Preserve Your Legacy
for Future Generations

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For too long, the Vietnamese diaspora has been silenced and misrepresented by outsiders. By sharing your personal story in your own voice, you have the power to reclaim our narrative and shape a more accurate depiction of our complex journeys. By coming together as a collective, we can educate, dismantle misconceptions and stereotypes, foster connections, and drive greater awareness and understanding of our culture, values and experiences.

Our family histories and stories are precious, and over time, they can be forgotten. You can create a lasting legacy for your family and generations to come by contributing. Don't let your story be lost to time - share it today and become a part of our collective history.

If you have questions or ideas for improving the Journeys map please email us at stories@vietnameseboatpeople.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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